iShares MSCI Global Agriculture Producers ETF (VEGI) Performance
VEGI total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +17.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +16.0% total return
- 5 years
- +4.2% a year
- 10 years
- +8.5% a year
- Since first price
- +5.9% a year since 2012
VEGI trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | VEGI total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −5.1% | −5.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −1.5% | −1.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −0.7% | −1.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +17.3% | +16.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +16.0% | +13.6% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +33.6%+10.1%/yr | +24.5% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +22.8%+4.2%/yr | +10.5% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +126.4%+8.5%/yr | +86.4% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| Since inceptionFeb 2, 2012 | +132.5%+5.9%/yr | +75.9% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: VEGI vs SPY
From Feb 2, 2012: VEGI grew to $23,251, SPY to $73,908.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
VEGI returns by calendar year
8 of 13 full years positive. Best 2021 (+21.6%), worst 2015 (−13.6%). 2026 is year to date.
VEGI annual returns table
| Year | VEGI | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +17.3% | −10.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +11.3% | −13.4% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −4.9% | −10.9% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | −8.6% | −19.2% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | +6.3% | −24.8% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +21.6% | −11.8% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +20.1% | −35.8% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +13.5% | −9.7% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −9.8% | −18.2% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +19.8% | −4.1% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +13.7% | −9.2% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −13.6% | −24.0% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −1.4% | −10.8% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +3.5% | −13.4% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
VEGI largest drawdowns
Now 9.2% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2018 | −37.4% | Mar 18, 2020 | Oct 7, 2020 | 2.1 years | 2.7 years |
| Apr 20, 2022 | −28.9% | Apr 8, 2025 | Feb 11, 2026 | 3.0 years | 3.8 years |
| May 22, 2015 | −27.9% | Jan 25, 2016 | Jun 13, 2017 | 8 months | 2.1 years |
| Mar 26, 2012 | −13.5% | Jun 4, 2012 | Sep 13, 2012 | 2 months | 6 months |
| May 8, 2013 | −13.4% | Aug 28, 2013 | May 29, 2014 | 4 months | 1.1 years |
| May 7, 2021 | −11.8% | Jul 19, 2021 | Jan 12, 2022 | 2 months | 8 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
VEGI risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +8.5% | +5.3% | +8.7% | +6.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 15.0% | 18.3% | 17.3% | 16.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.33 | 0.18 | 0.44 | 0.34 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.54 | 0.26 | 0.67 | 0.51 |
| Best month | +10.3% | +11.1% | +14.3% | +14.3% |
| Worst month | −7.2% | −13.6% | −13.6% | −13.6% |
| Best 12 months | +27.9% | +27.9% | +84.9% | +84.9% |
| Worst 12 months | −4.9% | −18.0% | −19.8% | −20.0% |
| Positive months | 58% | 57% | 58% | 57% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.40 | 0.68 | 0.79 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.33 | 0.58 | 0.70 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
VEGI rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 165 | −20.0% | +5.7% | +84.9% | 67% |
| 3-year (a year) | 141 | −7.7% | +4.6% | +26.0% | 74% |
| 5-year (a year) | 117 | −1.2% | +6.7% | +14.8% | 97% |
| 10-year (a year) | 57 | +4.5% | +6.5% | +10.2% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2012. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
VEGI performance overview
iShares MSCI Global Agriculture Producers ETF (VEGI) returned +16.0% over the past year and +8.5% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2012 it has returned +5.9% a year, turning $10,000 into about $23,251. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −37.4%, from Jan 26, 2018 to Mar 18, 2020, and it took 7 months to get back to the old high. VEGI finished 8 of its 13 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2021 (+21.6%) and the worst 2015 (−13.6%). Volatility has been 16.1% a year.
Related: VEGI chart, VEGI holdings, VEGI dividends, VEGI valuation. See the VEGI overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
VEGI performance FAQ
What is the VEGI return over the past year?
VEGI returned +16.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 13.6%.
What is the average annual return of VEGI?
VEGI has returned +4.2% a year over 5 years, +8.5% a year over 10 years, +5.9% a year since February 2, 2012 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in VEGI be worth?
$10,000 invested in VEGI at its first recorded close on February 2, 2012 would be worth about $23,251 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for VEGI?
The worst calendar year was 2015, with a total return of −13.6%. The best was 2021 at +21.6%.
What is the biggest drawdown of VEGI?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −37.4% between January 26, 2018 and March 18, 2020. It recovered to the old high on October 7, 2020, 7 months after the bottom.
How volatile is VEGI?
Over the past 3 years VEGI had an annualized volatility of 15.0% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.33 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).